Pigmeat Markham
American entertainer (1904–1981) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Dewey "Pigmeat" Markham (April 18, 1904 – December 13, 1981)[1] was an African American entertainer.[2] Though best known as a comedian, Markham was also a singer, dancer, and actor.[3] His nickname came from a stage routine, in which he declared himself to be "Sweet Poppa Pigmeat". He was sometimes credited in films as Pigmeat "Alamo" Markham.
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Born | Dewey Markham (1904-04-18)April 18, 1904 Durham, North Carolina, U.S. |
Died | December 13, 1981(1981-12-13) (aged 77) The Bronx, New York, U.S. |
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Years active | 1917–1981 |
Spouse | Bernice Markham (m. ?–1981) |
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He is also known for his 1968 single "Here Comes the Judge", which is often considered to be the earliest hip hop record.[4][5]